Senior Software Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Springfield, VA
Salary: $121,550–$164,450 / yr
Posted: 48 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$184,900 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $143k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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The Software Engineer Senior joins the engineering team to support mission-critical government projects. In this role, you will write scripts, develop code fixes, and implement solutions to support flight safety systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include administering software on classified workstations, managing DIP tickets, and designing advanced software programs, compilers, and utility programs. You will also perform mission-specific systems modeling and analysis while developing technical documentation and flowcharts. The position requires proficiency with software applications, software solutions, and software systems. Key technical requirements include experience with satellite orbital planning tools like Satellite Toolkit, analytic modeling tools such as MATLAB, and supporting classified government networks. You will solve complex problems within the intelligence community, ensuring the reliability of critical software on mission IT systems through the full software development lifecycle.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $165000 from 125 postings across 23 companies.

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Skills

MATLAB Satellite Toolkit Software Development Lifecycle Systems Modeling Simulation Compilers Assemblers Operating Systems Troubleshooting Documentation Flowcharts Diagrams

What you'll do

Write scripts, develop code fixes, and implement patches to support mission-critical flight safety systems.
Administer software on workstations across multiple classified networks and IT systems.
Manage and resolve DIP tickets including incidents, problems, and RITMs for software applications.
Design, develop, and troubleshoot advanced software programs, scripts, and patches for mission-critical systems.
Plan and implement software enhancements and improvements for mission IT systems.
Perform advanced mission-specific systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Develop technical documentation including flowcharts, diagrams, and clear code comments.
Coordinate with vendors to resolve Tier 4 software issues.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Must have 5+ years of related experience.
Must have experience supporting classified government mission IT systems and networks.
Must have experience with Intelligence Community customers and mid to senior level government.
Must have experience with satellite orbital planning and operations tools including Satellite Toolkit.
Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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